Pursuing a dream below the surface: Alejandra Daniel dives into biology
When Alejandra Daniel crosses the graduation stage with her master’s in biology, she will be one step closer to a childhood dream some said was impossible.
Georgia Southern MBA graduate designs her own future
Esther Chukwujekwu is pairing her passion for dressmaking with an MBA to take her business to the next level.
She didn’t give up: Nontraditional nursing graduate finds purpose, perseverance, community at Georgia Southern
When Melissa Miles crosses the commencement stage this December, she won’t just celebrate the end of a rigorous academic journey, she will honor herself by accomplishing her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse.
Lifelong learning is the case he’ll never close: University Police investigator becomes Double Eagle
Georgia native, University Police Department Investigator and, now, Double Eagle — Heiko Ellis will cross the commencement stage this December with a Master of Science in criminal justice and criminology, embodying his personal commitment to continuous learning.
There’s no place like home: Bulloch County native builds future locally
Madison Buford was born and raised just a stone’s throw away from Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro campus. As she watched the University and the city grow, she knew exactly where she wanted to go to college.
Georgia Southern professor re-elected to board of world’s largest scientific society
Will Lynch, Ph.D., has been re-elected to the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) board of directors. This marks his second three-year…
A quantum leap: Georgia Southern student advances research on the world stage
When Georgia Southern University student Anish Goyal arrived on the Statesboro Campus in fall 2023, he already had 63 hours…
From art school to engineering: Graduate’s innovative path at Georgia Southern University
Isabella Mashack’s journey to earning a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Georgia Southern University was not straightforward.
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Georgia Southern University computer science professor awarded NSF grant to advance protein imaging research
September 23, 2025
Salim Sazzed, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the computer science department of Georgia Southern University’s Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, has been awarded a two-year National Science Foundation grant of about $175,000 to lead a groundbreaking project to develop novel Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques for determining protein secondary structures from medium-resolution cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) images.
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Georgia Southern University uses innovative simulation technology to help revolutionize logistics in the region
Kamran Kardel, Ph.D., associate professor of manufacturing engineering in the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, is leading a multidisciplinary research team to help regional logistics companies increase efficiency.
Georgia Southern faculty featured on prestigious top 2% of scientists list
Twelve outstanding active faculty members from Georgia Southern University were featured on Stanford and Elsevier’s 2025 list of the top 2% of scientists in the world.
Georgia Southern psychology faculty receives $195,000 federal grant renewal to expand behavioral health services in rural Georgia
“See a gap, fill a gap.” That’s how Jeffrey Klibert, Ph.D, associate director of clinical training in Georgia Southern University’s Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD), described the inspiration behind a project designed to extend behavioral health services in rural areas.
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Georgia Southern Magazine keeps alumni and friends connected with the latest university news, achievements, and updates. From celebrating student success to showcasing alumni impact, it offers a dynamic look at life on and beyond campus.
Summer means serious heat and humidity here in southeast Georgia, but at Georgia Southern it also means the annual Summer Celebration! Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero and First Lady Jane Marrero hosted all the staff, faculty and students in the campus community to enjoy delicious, fresh fruit and ice cream to beat the heat.
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